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Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Rice


  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and a bold, garlicky sauce. Stir-fried over high heat for maximum flavor and served over steaming white rice, this meal brings together heat, crunch, and savory depth in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped

For Serving:

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Sesame seeds and green onion tops (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk all stir fry sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, stir fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add green onion whites, stir for 30 seconds.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and pour in sauce. Toss everything together and stir until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve over hot rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes